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A census-designated place Englewood is located in Charlotte and Sarasota counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It is easily accessible as a day trip from nearby Tampa or Fort Myers. Englewood is situated on the west coast of Florida, within an hour’s drive of Punta Gorda Airport. The Nichols brothers were early developers who first platted the town in 1896, naming it after their native hometown of Englewood, Illinois. Englewood, Florida is a beautiful coastal Gulf town stretching across Sarasota and Charlotte counties, easily accessible as a day trip close to Tampa or Fort Myers.

This is a small rural town, so you won’t have much traffic and crowds, except if you are close to the beach during the high season and holidays. Travelers who eschew the Spring Break scene in the town of Englewood will find a taste of “Old Florida”. You can try boating, fishing, and bird watching or bring your clubs to one of the town’s golf courses, numerous golf courses are available in Englewood and its surroundings if you are not enjoying the miles of tranquil beaches along the Gulf of Mexico.

lovely Gulf coastal city

 

Englewood, Florida Population & Demographics

The population of Englewood in Florida is approximately 21,988, 8,291 households, and 5,206 families in the census-designated place with a decline of 0.0% per year, this population is spread across 9.83 square miles. Its population is currently growing at a rate of 2.78% annually and has increased by 5.71% since the most recent census. Out of 953 cities in the state of Florida Englewood is the 206th most populated city. The largest Englewood racial/ethnic groups are White followed by Asian and Hispanic. The population density in Englewood is 267% higher than in Florida. The population of Englewood is a mix of retirees, vacation homes, snowbirds as well as younger families.

Demographics Englewood, Florida Population

 

The demographics of Englewood, Florida population

White: 95.89%

Asian: 2.09%

Two or more races: 1.66%

Other race: 0.27%

Black or African American: 0.05%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%

Native American: 0.00%

Population by Age & Gender

Males:    48.83%

Females:    51.17%

Under the age of 18:    10.3%

From 18 to 24 years:    3.2%

From 25 to 44 years:    14.1%

From 45 to 64 years:    26.0%

65 or older:    46.4%

The median age is 65.3 years in Englewood, 64.8 years for males, and 65.7 years for females.

Population by Age & Gender

 

The Cost of Living in Englewood, Florida

Englewood is part of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metro metro area, out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living it is ranked 78 which is estimated to be 101.2% of the national average making it an average US city. Englewood housing is 19% lower, state income tax is 100% lower than the national average while general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average. In comparison to just Florida, Englewood has a cost of living index that is 1.0x lower than the Florida index of 98.

The average household income in Englewood is $64,110, median rental costs is $967 per month and median house value is $215,600 with a poverty rate of 8.43%. The average rent for an apartment is $1,346 in Englewood which varies depending on several factors, including size, location, and quality.

Overall the Englewood cost of living is slightly less than the average of the US and the Florida average which is due to lower housing and transportation costs. However, groceries are actually more expensive. The living standard of Englewood ranks as #2,290

 

Top Englewood Neighborhoods

Englewood is a medium-sized coastal town consisting of 11 constituent neighborhoods. There are many different rural areas to live in Englewood, depending on budget and lifestyle. Where you can build, buy and lend a home. Neighborhoods vary from smaller, quiet family areas to larger, more upscale communities that take full advantage of the beautiful setting. Aside from traditional neighborhoods in town, there are also magnificent developments and master-planned communities with resort-style amenities. However, you may also choose to live on the water along some of the canals and waterways.

Englewood, Florida, has several best and the most affordable localities considered to move to. Some of the best neighborhoods in or around Englewood are as follows:

  • Osprey, Florida
  • Englewood Isles
  • Gulf Coast Groves / Englewood Gardens North
  • Tarpon Point
  • Manasota Key
  • Old Englewood Village
  • Grove City
  • Englewood East
  • North Port
  • Burnt Store Marina
  • Punta Gorda

Typical Climate in Englewood, Florida

In Englewood, summers are long, hot, oppressive, wet, and mostly cloudy and the winters are short, cool, windy, dry, sunny, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 54°F to 89°F and is rarely below 41°F or above 92°F. Englewood, Florida gets 53 inches of rain, 0 inches of snow, and 257 sunny days on average, per year. The most pleasant months in Englewood are March, December, and November. August is the rainiest month in Englewood with 15.5 days of rain and gets its fair share of rain annually. A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid, the wetter season lasts 3.9 months, and the drier season lasts 8.1 months.

Humidity in Englewood is miserable in the summer.

The hot season starts from May to October & lasts for 4.5 months, with an average daily high temperature above 85°F. The hottest month of the year is August, with an average high of 89°F and a low of 75°F, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida.

The cool season starts from December to March & lasts for 3.0 months, with an average daily high temperature below 74°F. The coldest month of the year is January, with an average low of 54°F and a high of 71°F.

What & Where to Eat in Englewood, Florida

Englewood is located on Lemon Bay and split between Charlotte and Sarasota Counties, boasts a number of great, locally owned shops for food and drinks, few national chains are found in Englewood, that give a unique flavor. Following is a list of the best restaurants in Englewood, Florida.

Eat in Englewood

 

Ricaltini’s Bar & Grill

Visitors flock to this for onion rings, Taco Tuesdays, Fish Fry Fridays, and Prime Rib on Saturday nights. With indoor and outdoor seating options diners can be entertained by live music.

Ken and Barb’s Grove City Kitchen

At this waterside dining, you can find delicious dishes on the pub menu like fish and chips, baked brie, amazing burgers, Braised Lamb Shank, Chicken Marsala, and Shrimp & Grits.

Farlow’s on the Water

Known for its Caribbean specialties with a Southern twist, the unique menu includes; Goat Tacos, made with pieces of marinated and slow-roasted goat tenderloin, including The Bad Hunter, a cauliflower steak with potatoes served with grilled asparagus.

Mama’s Italian Restaurant

A local Italian favorite offers pizza or spaghetti, you can dine on a hoagie, stromboli, or a wrap.

 

 

 

End Zone Sports Grille

To hang out is on the patio under the tiki hut for pizza, wings, and burgers. You can also count on them for cold beer, good food, and live music on occasion.

Nicola’s Italian Kitchen

Known for Italian delights like; Spaghetti Nicolino, Manicotti, and the amazing Tiramisu with traditional sauces and flavors.

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Things to Do in Englewood, Florida

Even though Englewood is a tight-knit small community but its coastal gulf location makes it a beach lover’s paradise. Englewood is a great spot for those who love fishing and wildlife watching, a place where you can explore multiple nature wonders and can enjoy multiple sightseeing opportunities. Englewood, Florida is a lovely Gulf coastal city stretching throughout Sarasota and Charlotte Counties known for its unspoiled, uncrowded beaches, which offer a less-trafficked alternative to more popular area tourist spots.

One of the best fishing spots in Charlotte County is The Stump Pass Beach State Park.

 

 

Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center is a 210-acre gorgeous nature park in Englewood, preserving scrubby, pine flatwood, beautiful black mangrove forest, and mangrove fringe habitats along the city’s Gulf of Mexico shoreline.

Cedar Point Environmental Park located along Englewood’s beautiful Lemon Bay, this premiere environmental, 115-acre peninsular park of Charlotte County, protects a wide variety of natural habitats, including nesting sites for American bald eagles.

Lemon Bay Playhouse produces seven theatrical productions each season, including several comedies, a mystery, and a drama production.

Myakka State Forest stretches for 2.5 miles along the beautiful Myakka River, and is a prime spot for bird and wildlife watching in the Englewood region, home to a wide variety of gorgeous wading bird species, showcasing mesicflatwood populated with beautiful slash and longleaf pine trees.

 

Englewood Jobs & Best Places to Work

The real concern starts when it comes to job opportunities, Job Growth in Englewood has been Positive with an increase of 2.6% over the past year. The average salary in Englewood is $41,949, the median home cost is $303,500 and the unemployment rate is 4.5%.  The per capita income in Englewood is upper middle-income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. Englewood is also home to both very wealthy and very poor people.

Jobs & Best Places to Work in Englewood

 

Common occupations are Management, Business, Financial, Architecture, Engineering, Social Service, Legal, Education, Arts, Entertainment, Health Practitioners, Health Technicians, Healthcare Support, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement, Food Prep, Serving, Cleaning, Maintenance, Personal Care, Sales, Related, Office Admin, Support, Farming, Fishing, Forestry, Construction, Extraction, Maintenance, Repair, Production, Transportation, and Material Moving.

Main industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting,  Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction,  Construction,  Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities, Information, Finance and Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises,  Administrative and Support and Waste Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services and Public Administration. There are also 16.99% entrepreneurs in Englewood 65.59% of workers are employed in private companies 9.94% people are working in governmental institutions.

Englewood, Florida Schools

Englewood primarily lies in Charlotte County, with a small northern portion in Sarasota County. So, Schools in different parts of town are part of different county school systems. One of the most prestigious school systems in Florida is the Sarasota system. Englewood schools spend $12,743 per student, there are 14 pupils per teacher, 751 students per librarian, and 449 children per counselor.

Schools in Englewood

 

Englewood contains multiple public elementary schools, one public high school, and several private schools. Heritage Christian Academy, Englewood Christian Academy, and Genesis Christian Academy offer grades K–12. L.A. Residents who live in Sarasota County can go to the middle and high school in Charlotte County.

Approximately 40.36% of the population in Englewood holds a high school degree, 22.07% have attained a college certificate and 18.14% have a bachelor’s degree.

Several private schools in the Englewood area:

  • Myakka River Elementary School
  • Englewood Elementary School
  • Vineland Elementary School
  • Freedom Academy of Rotonda West
  • A. Ainger Middle School
  • Lemon Bay High School
  • Venice Middle School
  • Venice High School
  • Suncoast Christian Academy
  • PRIVATE – Englewood Christian School
  • PRIVATE – Faith Christian Academy

Tips for Moving to Englewood, Florida

The following may be the reasons for your relocating to Englewood, Florida.

 

  • Beach, restaurants, and a small shopping district are popular entertainment spots.
  • Enjoy the local restaurants with great seafood nearby without really long lines.
  • The peaceful Stump Pass Beach State Park offers a unique landscape with trails and lots of tree stumps along the shoreline.
  • So many beautiful shells along the beach in Englewood, You can easily make an adventure out of finding unique seashells.
  • Enjoy a lively nightlight and a large outdoor seating area with outdoor music.
  • Enjoy special dining options with a great ambiance.
  • Inexpensive homes to buy.
  • Future Job opportunities.
  • Large bays are perfect for boating and fishing.
  • Less crowded beaches.
  • A popular beach destination for tourists.

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